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Luxury retailer End has appointed Martin Wieczorek as its first chief product officer.

He joins the business after several months working with End as a merchandising and product strategy consultant. 

In his role, Wieczorek will support the company’s focus on brand positioning and customer experience.

Before joining End, Wieczorek worked as chief merchandising officer at Italian fashion house Trussardi and held senior merchandising roles at Marni, Gucci and Givenchy. 

Earlier in his career, he held merchandising and buying roles at Prada and Printemps respectively.

In a post on LinkedIn, Wieczorek said: “After a few months collaborating with End as a consultant, I’ve officially stepped into the newly created role of chief product officer.

“It’s been inspiring to work with such a dynamic team and a brand that continues to set the bar for how culture, creativity and commerce intersect. I’m excited to build on this momentum – evolving our brand mix, cementing our USP and enhancing the customer experience together. Grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey so far and looking forward to all the exciting things ahead.”

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